Part 7Fisheries

Chapter 3Migratory and freshwater fish

Taking fish etc

223Definitions relating to fish

1

In section 41 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (interpretation), subsection (1) is amended as follows.

2

For the definition of “eels” substitute—

“eels” means any fish of the species Anguilla anguilla, and includes elvers and the fry of eels;

3

After that definition insert—

  • “fish” includes crustaceans and molluscs;

4

After the definition of “foreshore” insert—

“freshwater crayfish” means any freshwater decapod crustacean of the Families Astacidae, Cambaridae or Parastacidae;

5

For the definition of “freshwater fish” substitute—

“freshwater fish” means any fish habitually living in fresh water, exclusive of—

a

salmon, trout, eels, lampreys, smelt and any other fish of a kind which migrates from fresh to salt water, or from salt to fresh water, in order to spawn;

b

any kind of crustacean other than freshwater crayfish and Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis); and

c

any kind of mollusc;

6

After the definition of “screen” insert—

“smelt” means any fish of the species Osmerus eperlanus;